Hmm, 7.3L diesel?
I'm learning to drive in a petrol 1.4L 16valve (90hp) Opel Corsa 'Sport' from 2004
And I'm 18, in Belgium you have to be 18 to get a driving license.
And, if you pass your exam in a automatic here, you aren't allowed to drive a manual.
You have to pass your exam with a manual if you ever want to drive a manual car.